Suzanne Leal
About the author

Suzanne Leal

Suzanne Leal began her career as a criminal lawyer and has since held appointments to several tribunals, including the Refugee Review Tribunal. A former legal commentator on ABC Radio, Suzanne is an experienced interviewer at literary functions and events. She has been a judge for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and for 'The Nib' Waverley Library Award for Literature. Her first novel, Border Street, was commended in the Asher Literary Award. The Teacher's Secret is her second novel. Suzanne lives in Sydney with her husband, David, and her four children, Alex, Dominic, Xavier and Miranda.

Books by Suzanne Leal

Suzanne Leal Articles

Love and Faith: Read an Extract from The Watchful Wife by Suzanne Leal

Review | Extract

27 July 2023

Love and Faith: Read an Extract from The Watchful Wife by Suzanne Leal

    Propulsive Drama: Read Our Review of The Watchful Wife by Suzanne Leal

    Review | Our Review

    26 July 2023

    Propulsive Drama: Read Our Review of The Watchful Wife by Suzanne Leal

      Immersive and Moving: Read Our Review of Running with Ivan by Suzanne Leal

      Review | Our Review

      7 February 2023

      Immersive and Moving: Read Our Review of Running with Ivan by Suzanne Leal